I’ve been remiss these last few months and have left this blog to lie fallow.  There are a number of reasons for this: 1) There is simply very little going on with regard to advanced IOLs in the USA.  Even the larger power Alcon Toric IOL has been delayed by the FDA.  This IOL is simply an extension of an already existing (and proven) technology.  What could possibly take so long?  Nothing much to write about there (unless I wish to...

Cataract Surgery Essentials It has been awhile since I have had a chance to update my blog. However, I have good reason: I have been working on an audio project for my patients with cataracts. I will now share this project online through my blog (and eventually my website). As many people with significant cataracts have, by definition, poor vision it seemed odd to me that we were handing our patients reams of paperwork describing the...

Cataract surgery, the most commonly performed surgery in the world (and one of the most successful) has just gained another accolade: the ability to treat glaucoma. Glaucoma is a progressive loss of the “nerve fiber layer” of the eye.  This layer is essentially a series of wires that transmit the signal from the eye to the brain.  Just as a frayed cable from your DVD to your TV would result in a poor quality picture, loss of...

The final post in my three part “Expectation” series: The Day After Surgery 1) You should arrive at your surgeon’s office at the scheduled time (usually in the morning). Please bring your drops with you. 2) Your surgeon’s staff will remove your eye shield and check your vision. Your vision may or may not be better the first day after surgery as there are many variables that can affect vision early after surgery. Â...